What is the distance between Cologne and Heidelberg?

The distance covered from Cologne to Heidelberg is 211 km (131 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Heidelberg?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz, in Heidelberg.

Bus Cologne to Heidelberg from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Heidelberg on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 30m	10:05pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h 25m	3:05pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 35m	5:15pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	4h	6:15pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 40m	7:05pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Heidelberg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

211 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $84	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $350	Average Duration2h 13m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $48	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Heidelberg?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Heidelberg

A
Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
B
Heidelberg
Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
C
Heidelberg Central Station
Kurfürsten-Anlage 60, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Heidelberg by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Heidelberg?
The distance covered from Cologne to Heidelberg is 211 km (131 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Heidelberg?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz, in Heidelberg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$25

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$28

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11-27

$20

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Heidelberg was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Heidelberg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $53 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-27.